verb
- to teach incorrectly or badly
Usage: formal
Examples
- The substitute teacher accidentally mistaught the math concept.
- Poor training materials can misteach students fundamental principles.
- He worried that his lack of experience would cause him to misteach the class.
- The outdated textbook mistaught several historical facts.
- Parents should be careful not to misteach their children about money management.
- The coach realized he had mistaught the proper technique for years.